The official AHF German Colonies quiz thread

[Chris Dale]

Thank you Scarlett (and thanks for the additional info too- you're always very well informed).
My question would be-

The first shot of the war fired by a British Empire soldier happened in which German colony?

Cheers
Chris

[Olivier Palardy]

Togoland?

[Chris Dale]

Correct Olivier...your turn.
Cheers
Chris

[Olivier Palardy]

Who commanded the Emden's landing party on Coco Island in 1914? What was the name of the boat they used to escape?

[Matt Walker]

1. Hellmuth von Mücke

2. the Ayesha

[Cristiano de S.O Campos]

Hi for all

Which the name of German Schutztruppe officer in East Africa that had a british father?

[Matt Walker]

Hey, my turn now (If I got it right)

[Olivier Palardy]

Matt,

You are totally right! It is now your turn.

Cristiano,

I think you are talking about Tom von Prince.

[Matt Walker]

Heres some about Tsingtao.

1. What make of aircraft did Gunther Plüschow fly during the siege?

2. What was the make of the plane he shot down?

[Chris Dale]

I know he flew a Taube, but I'm not sure what his opponents flew....anyone?
Cheers
Chris

[Matt Walker]

That ones right

[Peter H]

Plüschow versus a Japanese Maurice Farman.


http://www.leachintl.com/heritage/final ... Force2.JPG

The Japanese Navy deployed 4 Maurice Farman floatplanes(plus one in reserve) and the Army 4 Maurice Farman landplanes(Type Fu's),1 Nieuport NG2.

[Chris Dale]

Hi Peter,
Matt seems to have gone AWOL. I've PMed him but not got a reply.
I know you've got the answer right though, so let's keep the quiz going- I think it's your turn with a question...
Cheers
Chris

[Peter H]

Name this member of German royalty who visited Tsingtau in 1912?

[Chris Dale]

Hi Peter,
Good to have you back. Is it Prince Heinrich of Prussia?
Cheers
Chris